CBSE Class 6 Social Science Grassroots Democracy Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas (Class 6 NCERT New) Quiz 8

1. Which committee recommended the three-tier system of Panchayati Raj?

A Balwant Rai Mehta Committee B Gandhi Committee C Rajiv Gandhi Committee D Panchayati Raj Committee

2. What is the role of the Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj system?

A To oversee judicial matters in the village B To manage state-level issues C To conduct elections for the Zila Parishad D To approve the annual budget of the Gram Panchayat

3. Which of the following is a function of the Zila Parishad?

A To implement development programs at the village level B To resolve disputes between villages C To coordinate between Gram Panchayats and the state government D To conduct elections for the Gram Panchayat

4. What is the minimum age to be elected as a Sarpanch?

A 18 years B 30 years C 21 years D 25 years

5. What is the primary function of the Gram Panchayat in rural governance?

A To resolve disputes between villages B To conduct elections for the Zila Parishad C To oversee local development and welfare activities D To manage state-level issues

6. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the financial planning of the Gram Panchayat?

A Gram Sabha B Gram Panchayat C Block Samiti D Zila Parishad

7. How many members are typically elected to a Gram Panchayat?

A 20 to 30 members B 10 to 20 members C 5 to 15 members D 15 to 25 members

8. Which of the following is a key responsibility of the Sarpanch?

A To manage the finances of the state B To conduct state-level elections C To represent the village in the Zila Parishad D To oversee judicial matters in the village

9. What is the primary purpose of the Panchayati Raj system in India?

A To collect taxes from villages B To bring governance closer to people C To manage city administration D To oversee state elections

10. Who elects the members of the Gram Panchayat?

A The state government B The district collector C The Gram sabha D The village headman